Breaking stigma: resources for mental illness
Nick Hughes Opinion Editor Mental illness is a touchy subject for people. It is alright to talk about it though, and it is encouraged by many to talk about mental illness and mental health. There . . .
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Autism Awareness Month should focus on advocacy, activities
Nickolas Hughes Opinion Editor “Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences.” . . .
Chalk oulines bring awareness to police brutality
Nikki Schaffer Features Editor On Monday, Oct. 27th, it is likely that you spotted the chalk drawings of outlined bodies on your walk between classes. These artistic representations could be found on side-walked areas of . . .
How to: Tips to avoid rape
Molly Carl Assist. Arts & Culture Editor As you may be aware, the first six weeks of a college student’s freshman year are known as the “Red Zone,” the name given to the period when . . .
Piecing together the puzzle of autism
Emily Hepner Features Writer Awareness ribbons are one of the strongest ways organizations bring attention to their cause; everyone has seen a pink ribbon to raise awareness about breast cancer. For the month of April, . . .
New awareness center and President’s Medallion receipient named
Vi Le News Writer On Wednesday December 19, 2012, a new breast cancer awareness center at Millersville University’s Main Campus was named, and Dr. Richard Frerichs was awarded with the President’s Medallion at the Council . . .
Alzheimer’s affects everyone
Hayley Addessa Features Writer “What do we tell you?” This was the question posed by Dr. John C. Cavanaugh, a prominent researcher on Alzheimer’s disease and chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education . . .
Binge on the facts
Laura Maginley Assoc. News Editor Alcohol Awareness Week made its presence known on Millersville University’s campus this past week by hosting an assortment of events and distributing information to the campus community. “It is important . . .